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Orthodontic practices near Satterleigh

On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Satterleigh, 7 practices within 10 and 11 practices within 20. The closest is Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, 3.7 miles north-east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton3.7 miles north-east–––4.9 (173 reviews)
Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple8.7 miles north-west✓––3.4 (70 reviews)
St John's Dental CentreBarnstaple8.7 miles north-west–––1.0 (2 reviews)
Next Wave DentalBarnstaple8.8 miles north-west✓–✓5.0 (66 reviews)
Dental Implants DevonBarnstaple9.1 miles north-west––––
Trinity Dental CentreBarnstaple9.6 miles north-west–––4.6 (24 reviews)
Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple10.0 miles north-west✓––4.9 (14 reviews)
Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple10.1 miles north-west✓––4.6 (27 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Satterleigh with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is South Molton, 3.7 miles north-east; the next are Barnstaple (8.7 miles north-west) and Great Torrington (10.9 miles west).

PlacePracticesNearest
South Molton13.7 miles north-east
Barnstaple78.7 miles north-west
Great Torrington110.9 miles west
Bideford213.5 miles west
Exeter1223.6 miles south-east
Topsham227.8 miles south-east

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Satterleigh

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Next Wave Dental in Barnstaple (5.0 from 66 reviews), 8.8 miles north-west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Next Wave DentalBarnstaple5.0 (66 reviews)8.8 miles north-west
Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington4.9 (238 reviews)10.9 miles west
Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton4.9 (173 reviews)3.7 miles north-east
Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple4.9 (14 reviews)10.0 miles north-west

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Satterleigh at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaNorth Devon
NHS dental servicesNHS Devon Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
DeprivationAround the England average
Residents under 1615.1% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents2,338 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally7% aged 16 to 24 and 22.3% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car5.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre24 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health15.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles1 practice
Access within Devon249th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles)
Nearest practice compared3.7 miles away, closer than 50% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county6.8% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon
Nearest university dental hospitalPeninsula Dental School, Plymouth — 40 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsSouth Molton Community College — 3.6 miles
Chulmleigh Community College — 4.6 miles
5-year-olds with visible decay22.6% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesWhitehall Dental Practice, South Molton — 4 miles
Litchdon Medical Centre, Barnstaple — 9 miles
Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 11 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles7 within 10 miles, 11 within 20 miles

Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.

Getting orthodontic treatment from Satterleigh

The nearest practice to Satterleigh is Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, 3.7 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 7 practices, and within 20 there are 11.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Quay Dental Practice (13.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Inspired Dental Care (25.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 7 of the practices around Satterleigh list clear aligners, the nearest 8.8 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Satterleigh are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Litchdon Medical Centre in Barnstaple, 8.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 40 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Satterleigh

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Braces and aligner options in Satterleigh

Orthodontist in Satterleigh: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Satterleigh. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Devon.

Browse nearby orthodontic locations

For a broader view, related location pages cover Chittlehamholt, Clapworthy, Kings Nympton, Warkleigh, George Nympton, and Chittlehampton as well as this one.

Useful local orthodontic context for Satterleigh

No orthodontic practice is recorded in Satterleigh. The nearest we do hold are Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 4 miles away; Litchdon Medical Centre in Barnstaple, about 9 miles away; and Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 11 miles away.

Satterleigh in context

Officially, Satterleigh is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Satterleigh sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 15.1% of Satterleigh's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,338 residents in the neighbourhood around Satterleigh, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Satterleigh are served by secondary schools including South Molton Community College (3.6 miles) and Chulmleigh Community College (4.6 miles). Satterleigh sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Satterleigh is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 40 miles away.

Satterleigh at a glance

The nearest other location we cover is Chittlehamholt, around 2 km to the south-west.

Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Satterleigh

Orthodontic treatment in Satterleigh is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.

Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step

Treatment in Satterleigh runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.

Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Satterleigh

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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Satterleigh

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This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Satterleigh. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Satterleigh

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Satterleigh often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Satterleigh?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Satterleigh is Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 3.7 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Litchdon Medical Centre (8.7 miles) and St John's Dental Centre (8.7 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Satterleigh?

Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Satterleigh, 7 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Satterleigh?

The nearest practice to Satterleigh that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Litchdon Medical Centre in Barnstaple, about 8.7 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Next Wave Dental (8.8 miles) and Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry (10.0 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Satterleigh, Devon?

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Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Satterleigh, Devon?

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TitleSatterleigh, Devon Clear Braces & Aligners
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified11 October 2026
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